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A golden-brown cornbread dressing in a baking dish, ready to serve

Proven way to grow 5-star Cornbread DressingCornbread Dressing

This recipe provides a proven method to create a delicious 5-star cornbread dressing, perfect for any occasion. It combines classic ingredients and techniques for a comforting and flavorful side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 batch Cornbread day-old
  • 0.5 cup Butter
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp Sage
  • 0.5 tsp Thyme
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Crumble the day-old cornbread into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then sauté chopped onion and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the cooked vegetables to the crumbled cornbread along with chicken broth, beaten eggs, sage, thyme, salt, and black pepper; mix well until everything is evenly combined.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until golden brown and firm.
  4. Let the cornbread dressing cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For an extra flavorful dressing, consider adding some crumbled cooked sausage or chopped pecans to the mixture. You can also adjust the amount of broth to achieve your desired consistency – less for a firmer dressing, more for a moister one.